Jimi Hendrix

Name: Jimi Hendrix
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1973-06-14
Duration: 98 min
Cast: Mitch Mitchell, Noel Redding, Billy Cox, Pat Hartley, Lou Reed

Featuring six previously unseen live performances from 1966 to 1970, including the Monterey, Isle of Wright and Woodstock Festivals.

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Release Date

6/14/1973

Runtime

98 mins

Genres

Documentary Music

Overview

Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix. After finding fame in the U.K., Hendrix brought his act back to the U.S., where his influential playing style left a blazing imprint on a whole generation of musicians. Employing interviews with family and contemporaries, such as Eric Clapton, as well as scorching live performances from Woodstock and Isle of Wight, the film paints an indelible portrait of a rock 'n' roll legend.

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Released

Original Language

English

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A portrait of Jimi Hendrix's meteoric rise and tragic early death, anchored by raw archival performances that crackle with innovation and raw power. The film balances reverence for his artistry with an elegiac tone, capturing both the electrifying energy he brought to rock music and the poignancy of a life cut short.